Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Lebanon, Israel Says

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🗓️ 27 November 2024

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A.M. Edition for Nov. 27. WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin in Beirut breaks down the overnight cease-fire deal brokered by the U.S. and France to end fighting in Lebanon and details the challenges that could test it in the weeks to come. Plus, Donald Trump rounds out his economic policy team. And how “data poisoning” by frustrated London diners is driving a surge in visitors to Angus Steakhouse in the British capital. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:33.8	The world looks on as an Israel HeHesbolon ceasefire takes effect.
0:38.8	Israel retains the right to self-defense consistent with international law,
0:44.6	just like any country, when facing a terrorist group pledge of that country's destruction.
0:50.1	At the same time, this deal supports Lebanon's sovereignty.
0:56.2	And so it heralds a new start for Lebanon.
0:58.7	We'll get the latest from our correspondent in Beirut.
1:02.0	Plus, a look at Trump's latest picks for his economics team
1:05.3	and why HP and Dell are slumping off hours.
1:09.4	It's Wednesday, November 27th. I'm Luke Vargas for the
1:12.4	Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of Watts News, the top headlines and business
1:17.8	stories moving your world today.
1:26.1	We begin in Lebanon where a ceasefire entered into effect several hours ago meant to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
1:34.6	So what exactly does that deal include? How is it being received and can it hold?
1:39.6	For some answers, I'm joined by Journal Middle East correspondent Jared Moussin in Beirut.
1:44.5	Jared, this deal came together after a period in which I think we had treated diplomatic
1:48.5	efforts to resolve the fighting in Lebanon and Gaza with some skepticism. Walk us through what has
1:53.6	been agreed to here and by whom? Right. As you said, this follows more than a year of unsuccessful
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